Our shelter can only reach the people who know about us and are able to visit our facility. A mobile adoption van changes that.

It allows us to safely take adoptable pets into the community and participate in events where hundreds or even thousands of people may have an opportunity to meet them.

Greater visibility means more opportunities for adoption, more community engagement, and more chances to find the right home for each animal.

Transporting shelter animals requires more than simply having enough seats or cargo space. Animals need to be transported safely, securely, and in an environment designed for their needs.

A purpose-built mobile adoption unit can provide secure animal compartments, appropriate ventilation and climate control, sanitation capabilities, storage for adoption and animal-care supplies, and space to support staff and volunteers during off-site events.

It also allows Brenham Animal Services to arrive at an event ready to safely showcase adoptable animals to the public.

The goal is intended to fund a vehicle specifically designed and equipped for animal transport, adoption events, and community outreach rather than simply purchasing a standard passenger van.

The total project can include the vehicle itself as well as specialized animal housing, climate control, ventilation, electrical systems, sanitation features, storage, safety equipment, exterior graphics and other equipment necessary to create a safe and functional mobile adoption unit.

Our goal is to invest in a vehicle that can serve Brenham Animal Services and our community for years to come.

One of the greatest challenges facing shelter pets is visibility.

Taking adoptable animals to community events puts them in front of people who may never have planned to visit an animal shelter. Someone who attends a festival, visits a local business, or stops at a community event could unexpectedly meet the pet that becomes part of their family.

The more opportunities our animals have to be seen and interacted with, the more opportunities they have to find homes.

Adoption events will be a major focus, but the vehicle can also expand Brenham Animal Services' community outreach.

Depending on the event and program, it could support educational outreach, community partnerships, special events, awareness campaigns and other activities that strengthen the connection between Brenham Animal Services and the community we serve.

he goal is to bring adoptable pets to locations throughout Brenham and Washington County and to participate in other appropriate adoption and outreach opportunities.

This could include community festivals, local businesses, public events, schools, special adoption events and partnerships with organizations that can help our animals reach new audiences.

Yes. If you would like your contribution to be processed as a tax-deductible charitable donation through a 501(c)(3), donations of any amount may be made through the Brenham Community Projects Fund and designated for the Brenham Animal Services Adoption Van Project.

For donations made directly to the City of Brenham, a donation acknowledgment letter can be provided for your records. For contributions of $250 or more, donors should retain a written acknowledgment from the organization receiving the contribution for tax purposes.

If you have questions about making a tax-deductible contribution or need assistance with a larger donation, please contact Brenham Animal Services for guidance.

Absolutely. A campaign of this size will require support at many different levels.

Every contribution moves the project forward. Just as importantly, every donor becomes part of a community effort to give shelter pets more opportunities to find homes.

If 2,500 people gave $100, we would reach our entire goal.

Yes. We welcome support from local businesses, organizations, foundations and community partners interested in helping make the mobile adoption van possible.

Sponsorship and recognition opportunities can be developed for major campaign supporters.

Funds raised through the campaign will support the purchase, outfitting and implementation of the mobile adoption vehicle and the equipment necessary for its intended animal adoption and outreach functions.

Once operational, the vehicle will become another tool Brenham Animal Services can use to increase community visibility for adoptable animals and help more pets find homes.

Every form of support matters.

You can donate at any level, share the campaign with friends and family, encourage a business or organization to participate, or help spread the word through social media.

You don't have to give $1,000 to make a $1,000 difference—you can help inspire 100 people to give $10.